Research Faculty Explore Emerging Approaches and Biotechnologies
2/6/2024
Nearly 300 School of Medicine research faculty gathered February 2 and 3 to learn from experts and exchange ideas at the 2024 research retreat. Over the two days, they explored…
Category: Research
Research in Motion: Ahmad Jomaa, PhD
2/6/2024
The mitochondria is a cell stress sensor. It can sense stress at different stages of their cell cycle, and we're interested in that because that happens quite a lot in…
Category: Research
School of Medicine Researchers Among Honorees at 2023 Research Achievement Awards
2/6/2024
The University of Virginia held its fifth annual Research Achievement Awards on February 1 at the Boar's Head Pavilion. The event highlighted the top 130 researchers across Grounds as among…
Category: Research
UVA Researchers Blood Cancer Discovery Identifies High-Risk Patients, Could Improve Outcomes
2/6/2024
University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have developed a new way to identify high-risk patients with acute myeloid leukemia, which could one day lead to more tailored treatments and improved…
Category: Research
Catherine Varney, MD, Discusses 5 Misconceptions About Weight Loss Drugs
2/6/2024
Catherine Varney, DO, an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and obesity medicine director for UVA Health, discusses five common misconceptions about weight loss medications in a recent…
Category: Clinical
Online Opioid Course Available for Virginia Providers
2/6/2024
Eight modules (8 hours) of free online educational content about substance misuse and opioid use disorders is available through CMEvillage.com. The modules, led by an inter-professional and interdisciplinary team from…
Category: Clinical
Center for Excellence in Education’s Innovation in Education Week: February 26 – March 1, 2024
2/6/2024
The annual Innovation in Education Week highlights and celebrates educational research and innovations among UVA faculty, staff, fellows, residents, postdocs, graduate students, and medical students. This dedicated week to education…
Category: Events
UVA Health Celebrates Black History Month
2/6/2024
As we enter the month of February, a time dedicated to honoring Black History, we align ourselves with the 2024 theme, "Racial Healing: The Heart of Racial Equity." This theme…
Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Megan Tracci, MD, Appointed President-Elect of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
2/6/2024
Margaret (Megan) Tracci, MD, a professor in the Department of Surgery, has been appointed president-elect of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery for 2025-26. Dr. Tracci will become the first-ever…
Category: Honors & Awards
Get to Know Ling Qi, PhD — Chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics
2/6/2024
Ling Qi, PhD, was appointed chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics effective September 1, 2023. Dr. Qi came to UVA from the University of Michigan Medical…
Category: Faculty
2/6/2024
The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is delighted to feature Beth Epstein, PhD, RN, HEC-C, FAAN, an associate professor and associate dean of academic programs in the…
Category: Faculty
Come Together for ASPIRE Day 2024
2/6/2024
UVA Health will be hosting a systemwide event for all team members as a way to come together to show our ASPIRE values some love! UVA Health leaders will be…
Category: Community
UVA Health Leadership Institute Launches
2/6/2024
The UVA Health Leadership Institute (HLI) — a key pillar of the 2022-32 UVA Health strategic plan initiative of Best Place to Work — is off to an exciting start, hosting its…
Category: Community
Bobby Chhabra, MD, Featured in Becker’s HealthCare Podcast
2/6/2024
Bobby Chhabra, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and director of the UVA Health Orthopaedic Center, was interviewed for Becker's Healthcare Podcast. In the episode, he…
Category: Faculty
